Hospice Nurse Practitioner NP PRN

$93,600 - $116,480/Yr

Aveanna Home Health & Hospice - Pelham, AL

Part-time - Mid Level

Pelham, AL

About the position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for conducting face-to-face encounters with hospice patients to assess their eligibility for continued hospice care. This role involves performing evaluations prior to the start of the third benefit period and subsequent re-certifications, ensuring compliance with hospice care regulations and maintaining communication with the clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Perform face-to-face encounters with hospice patients prior to the start of the 3rd benefit period and all subsequent re-certifications.
• Gather and document clinical findings to determine continued hospice eligibility.
• Share clinical findings with the hospice medical director.
• Attest in writing that the face-to-face encounter was performed and findings were provided to the certifying physician.
• Communicate with the Clinical Director and RN Case Manager regarding pertinent details of the patient's disease process and outcomes of visits.
• Make patient consults and visits as appropriate and requested.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
• Provide in-service education as requested.
• Maintain sound privacy and security practices and take corrective action in case of breaches.

Requirements

• Current License as Nurse Practitioner in the State of Alabama.
• Minimum of one (1) year medical/surgical experience.
• Hospice/Home Health experience preferred.
• Current, valid Alabama Driver's License.
• Proof of automobile insurance coverage.
• Valid CPR certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Surgery.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $45 to $56.
• Part-time work schedule.